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Gerlins Family History

Gerlins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gerling, Berlin, Gerbino, Merlin, Serlin, Herling, Perlin, Werling

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Where is the Gerlins family from?

You can see how Gerlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerlins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerlins families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gerlins families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerlins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerlins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Gerlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerlins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Gerlins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gerlins. For the veterans among your Gerlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerlins lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Gerlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerlins in 1978 was 71, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerlins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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